STRIKER Jim Graham gets his opportunity to impress manager Bernie Cope when the Southam United frontman makes his debut against in-form Soham Town Rangers at The Oval tonight.

With the Greenbacks enduring their share of injury problems, Cope told Graham prior to the Easter Monday defeat at neighbours Atherstone Town he would be in the line-up for the Soham game and he has no intention of changing his mind.

“Jim will definitely play and I’m sure he will do a good job,” said the United boss.

“It’s a step up from the Midland Combination and it may take time for him to settle in but I intend to give players their head and let them show me what they can do.

“We are safe from any relegation problems so a part of the mindset has to be on next season and it’s now that the players need to impress.”

Graham comes into a side that prior to the Adders setback had gone six games without defeat and with just half-a-dozen fixtures remaining Cope is eager to assess the situation with one eye on the 2010-2011 campaign.

“A few changes will be made as we do have the likes of Alex Orton and Levi Ramsay sidelined while Shaun Finlay is struggling to be fit. Lee Greenway is now back off holiday and returns to the midfield.

“Soham lost narrowly at leaders Bury in their latest game but before that had been going well. It’s tough game but one we are capable of winning.